Chapter Forty-One

I beamed at the television as I watched the book signing event. A kid of five took a picture with Esther Clyde, author of Red Bows.It hurt I could not be there as co-author and illustrator but even if I can't be there, my creation is.I shut my laptop and set it on the table beside the MP3. Pictures of my travels to different cities littered the wall. The semester is already over and I have not decided where I should travel next.Istanbul, Rio, or Bora Bora?I heard the door open and close downstairs. Gianna, the housekeeper, must be back from the supermarket. I grabbed the empty juice box and glass and hurried down the stairs.“How was your trip, Gianna?” I asked the elder woman who had nose upturned haughtily at the mess her son, Luigi was leaving. Mud covered his tiny boots and stained the tiled floors.“Principessa, it was uneventful,” She gave me

Last Updated : 2020-08-07

Epilogue

I gasped when I saw myself in the mirror. I twirled around with a wide smile on the face. The intricate designs on the helm of the gown were Lilarian symbols.Beaded silver at the waist and neckline, the royal blue ball gown flowed to the ground in waves. The long sleeves were net and the bodice lace. My curly hair was wound back to the side of my head in a twisted bun held up by pins.“Perhaps Victoria is a great fashion designer.” Queen Gabrielle bobbed her head at my dress with a slight smile on her face. She also wore Lilarian colors but in an elegant A-line dress.I laughed lifting the skirt a bit to walk across the room. Not wanting to acknowledge Vickie's expertise in fashion, Queen Gabrielle reluctantly let her make me the dress.“Here.” In her hands was a jewel box. She slowly opened it and a jeweled necklace and pair of earrings glowed. I gasped in awe at the silvers that

Last Updated : 2020-08-09

All Chapters of Caught Between (If Roses Are Red #1): Chapter 41 - Chapter 42

Chapter Forty-One

Epilogue